Danielle N. Powell

Work experience

Work experience

Aug 2013 - Present

6th Level Social Studies Instructor

St. Bernard Academy

Educated and instructed multiple blocks of sixth grade students in ancient civilizations and the beginnings of human history, in accordance to national and school standards , focusing on proper implementation of technology in regards to various delivery methods and assessments. Online tools were used regularly in an attempt to create a completely paperless classroom with virtual and digital interaction between students, teachers, and other experts. Various assessment methods were implemented to best accommodate a wide array of learning styles .

Aug 2013 - Present

Instructional Technology Integrationist

St. Bernard Academy

Working with students, faculty, and parents, I helped maintain and coordinate instructional technology throughout the school in all subjects and grade levels. Creating virtual and digital material for instruction including but not limited to Webquests, Symbaloo, Plickers, Quizlet, Wikispaces, Haiku class sites, Kidblog, Google drive, Smart notebook games and lessons, and troubleshooting basic PC problems . Focus was on proper implementation of technology into cross curricular lessons for all grade levels and throughout all manners of technology. Also lead and organized a yearly "Week of Code" event school wide.

Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

4th Level Science Instructor

St. Bernard Academy

Instructed multiple 4th grade science classes with the focus of the year being on the scientific process, physical science, astronomy, matter, and energy. Experiments were held weekly both in and outside the classroom, with a strong reliance on hand-on lessons, virtual field trips, and an end of the year research project on a scientist of their choosing.

Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

Computer Teacher

St. Bernard Academy

Instructed and lead computer classes once a week for all grades, PreK-8. Lessons included proper use of PC's, tablets, and Macs as well as word processing skills,file management, film and audio production, photo editing, and introduction to coding.

Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

Kindergarten Aid

St. Bernard Academy

Assisted in instruction, organization, and planning for 36 kindergarten students and 2 teachers. Duties included phonics and reading instruction, computer instruction, and various other duties. Also served as a school wide expert and instructor on various instructional technologies, leading professional development opportunities for teacher and administrators.

Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

Costume Director / Backstage Coordinator

Harding Academy

Assisted the drama and theater department by designing, organizing, sewing, and purchasing costumes for various stage performances, as well as assisting and managing students backstage in classrooms before their moments on stage.

Education

Education

2008 - 2010

Masters of Education / Instructional Technology

Lipscomb University

Received a Masters of Education degree with an emphasis in instructional technology as well as placing in the top 15% on Praxis exams.

1999 - 2003

Bachelor of Science / Audio & Video Production

Belmont University

Received a Bachelors of Science degree focusing on film production with an emphasis on video editing and screen writing. Spent 6 months studying and interning in Los Angeles California as part of a study program through Belmont.

Skills

Skills

Summer Camp

Have lead, instructed, and organized many summer camps totaling 6 years of experience in all types from overnight, boy scout, girl scout, day camps, gymnastics, and school organized camps. Two years were spent as a gymnastics camp director, 2 as a sailing and boating instructor, and others in various positions.

After school activities

Assist and lead several after school activities including forensics, gaming club (Dungeons & Dragons,) gymnastics (tumbling & rhythmic,) and science Olympiad. Last years One-Act play for forensics earned several awards and medaled in all tournaments.

Coaching

Over 12 years of coaching experience in both recreational and competitive gymnastics, tumbling, and cheerleading. Styles included artistic, rhythmic, and boys gymnastics and ranged through levels 6 and 7.